Malaysia's real estate sector records steady growth in 1H25

Malaysia’s real estate market recorded steady growth across key sectors in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), supported by strong data centre investments, infrastructure development and resilient domestic demand, according to Knight Frank Malaysia.

Selangor Govt Ensures Affordable Housing Amid Rising Property Prices

Property prices across the Klang Valley are set to rise this year, but the Selangor government has assured that buyers of state housing projects will not face unreasonable price hikes. State executive councillor for housing, Borhan Aman Shah, emphasised that price increases will not be approved without justification.

Selangor MB explains limits when developing state-owned land

THE state can grant permission for development to take place on government-owned land, if it has undergone the proper disposal process and the new landowner has fulfilled the necessary conditions.

Bank Negara cuts OPR to 2.75% in pre-emptive move to safeguard growth

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75%, marking its first rate cut in over a year. The central bank said the move is a proactive measure to support the country’s economic growth amid external uncertainties and moderate inflation.

Selangor to revoke land approvals for houses of worship left undeveloped

Selangor Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said that land approvals that are withdrawn would be given to other parties in need.

Tan Chong To Dispose KL Land For RM148 Million

Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad has announced the disposal of nine freehold land plots in Kuala Lumpur, for a total cash consideration of RM148.8 million. The sale was executed through its wholly-owned subsidiary, which entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with buyer Solid Interest Sdn. Bhd.

Surging demand, property prices and rents in Sea Park commercial hub

In my younger days, I often found myself at Sea Park or Seksyen 21 in Petaling Jaya, dropping by the famous Nasi Lemak Bumbung on Jalan 21/11b for late-night suppers with friends. That spot, I reckon, holds fond memories for many. Not necessarily because of the food, but the happy...

Capturing land windfalls for the people in Penang

the largest piece of prime real estate on the island — is to be broken into several parcels and sold separately to make it more feasible, as well as to attract a bigger pool of potential purchasers, sources tell The Edge.